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TODAY’S SHOW
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AT A GLANCE
10:00am – 5:30pm
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SMALL BUSINESS EXPO Exhibitor Hall Opens
10:30am – 11:15am
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Speed Networking Session 1
10:30am – 11:15am
W Advertising Online - How To Buy Likes, Tweets, Clicks and More - Presented By: AT&T Room 8 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Ramon Ray
10:30am – 11:15am
W Build your Digital Escape Plan to Create Passive Income Speakers: Steve Nickerson
10:30am – 11:15am
W Franchising 101 - An Overview for Buying and Creating a Franchise - Presented By: The Room 6 (Across from Registration) Franchise Consulting Company Speakers: Nick Neonakis
10:30am – 11:15am
W How to Breakthrough Your Limiting Beliefs & Build the Ultimate Blueprint for Success! Room 2 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Merri-jo Hillaker
10:30am – 11:15am
W How to Create Even More Business Marketing on Facebook Speakers: Austin Walsh, Internet Marketing Specialist
10:30am – 11:15am
W Never Get Shafted in Business Again: How to Navigate Legal Landmines - Presented By: N D Room 4 (Across from Registration) Greene PC Speakers: Nancy Greene
10:30am – 11:15am
W Text Your Way To The Top - Presented By: TalkShop App Speakers: Binh Ly
10:30am – 11:15am
W Wells Fargo Works for Small Business - Presented By: Wells Fargo Room 9 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Asifa Saeed, Jesse Pendergraft, James S Makell
10:45am – 11:15am
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MAIN STAGE: VIP Expert Panel - Break Through Your Biggest Challenges & Achieve Your Main Stage (Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D) Goals
11:30am – 12:15pm
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Speed Networking Session 2
11:30am – 12:15pm
W Advertising Online - How To Buy Likes, Tweets, Clicks and More - Presented By: AT&T Room 8 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Ramon Ray
11:30am – 12:15pm
W Career Transition Made Simple Speakers: Kim DeCoste
11:30am – 12:15pm
W Help Accelerate Business Growth with Data - Presented By: Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. Room 10 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Amber Colley
11:30am – 12:15pm
W How to Build a Great List, Generate Customers & Get Paid as a Public Speaker Room 2 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Bill Walsh, Venture Capitalist & CEO, Titanium Sponsor
11:30am – 12:15pm
W How to Get More Leads & Sales Using Radio, Print & Social Media Room 1 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Angel Tuccy
11:30am – 12:15pm
W Human Capital: Profit & Loss - Presented By: American Business TV Room 7 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Yusef Muhammad, Dr. Quinella A Minix
11:30am – 12:20pm
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Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Hall D Speed Networking (Exhibitor Floor - Hall D)
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MAIN STAGE: Gold Medal Principles for Winning in Business & Reaching Peak Performance Speakers: Josh Davis, 3 Time Olympic Gold Medal Champion Main Stage (Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D)
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Speed Networking Session 3
12:30pm – 1:15pm
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12:30pm – 1:15pm
W 6 Things You Must Know Before Buying A Franchise Speakers: Tina Gantz
12:30pm – 1:15pm
W Access to Capital: Helping You Understand the Various Options for Obtaining Financing for Room 6 (Across from Registration) Your Small Business - Presented By: TD Bank Speakers: Lawrence Thompson
12:30pm – 1:15pm
W Coach and Grow Rich - Presented By: Professional Life Coaches of America Room 4 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Scott Shane Holt
12:30pm – 1:15pm
W Gain Access to $500 Billion in Government Contracting - Presented By: V-Project Room 7 (Across from Registration) Management Consulting LLC Speakers: Varetta Huggins
12:30pm – 1:15pm
W Get Seen and Be Known Online - Presented By: DG Studios LLC Room 9 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Dishan Jayasinha
12:30pm – 1:15pm
W How to Create Even More Success Through Building a Local Mastermind Speakers: Brian Nieves, Internationally Renowned Author & Speaker Room 3 (Across from Registration)
12:30pm – 1:15pm
W Launching an Entrepreneur Club Speakers: Ken Monro
12:30pm – 1:15pm
W PROFITMAX: 5 Ways to Increase Your Cash Flow - Presented By: ActionCoach Room 5 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Stephen Chiama
12:30pm – 1:20pm
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MAIN STAGE: Internet Marketing Master Class - Internet Rockstar Shares How to Make Main Stage (Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D) Money Online Speakers: Austin Walsh, Internet Marketing Specialist
1:30pm – 2:15pm
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Speed Networking Session 4
1:30pm – 2:15pm
W Breakthrough Mastery in 7 Simple Ways Speakers: Kim Mennella
1:30pm – 2:15pm
W Enhance The Customer Journey & Grow Your Business - Presented By: Digital Marketing Room 10 (Across from Registration) Folks Speakers: Chris Damvakaris
1:30pm – 2:15pm
W How to Find, Enroll & Retain Ideal Clients, Earn What You’re Worth and Close More Deals, Room 1 (Across from Registration) Even Faster Speakers: Andrea Swensen
1:30pm – 2:15pm
W Uncover the Hidden Secrets to Your Dream Life Speakers: Sheridan Wickens-Fogg
1:30pm – 2:20pm
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MAIN STAGE: Secrets to Create Customer Loyalty For Life and Wow Your Customers Using Main Stage (Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D) Successful "Disney" Strategies Speakers: John Formica, Leader at Disney & Renowned Author
2:30pm – 3:15pm
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Speed Networking Session 5
2:30pm – 3:15pm
W How to Breakthrough Your Limiting Beliefs & Build the Ultimate Blueprint for Success! Room 1 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Merri-jo Hillaker
2:30pm – 3:15pm
W How to Build a Mighty Mindset Speakers: Stephen Mayo
2:30pm – 3:15pm
W Learn Our PROVEN 3-Step Process to Get PR Famous in Your Industry Room 2 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Christina Daves
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2:30pm – 3:20pm
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MAIN STAGE: Book Writing Master Class - How to Write Your Book & Get Paid As A Public Main Stage (Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D) Speaker Speakers: Brian Nieves, Internationally Renowned Author & Speaker
3:30pm – 4:15pm
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Speed Networking Session 6
3:30pm – 4:15pm
W How to Become an Even More Effective Public Speaker at Live Events & Over the Internet Room 3 (Across from Registration) Speakers: Dwayne Davis
3:30pm – 4:15pm
W How to Expand Your Business Through Marketing on Instagram Speakers: Farhana Cannon
Room 2 (Across from Registration)
3:30pm – 4:15pm
W Internet Rockstar Shares How to Make Money Online Speakers: Austin Walsh, Internet Marketing Specialist
Room 1 (Across from Registration)
3:30pm – 4:30pm
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Beer & Biz Happy Hour
4:30pm – 5:30pm
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MAIN STAGE: Success Mastery Session - How to Build a Successful 7 Figure Business Main Stage (Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D) Speakers: Bill Walsh, Venture Capitalist & CEO, Titanium Sponsor
Speed Networking (Exhibitor Floor - Hall D)
Meet & Greet Lounge (Exhibitor Floor - Hall D)
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EXPLORE
THE SHOW FLOOR EXHIBITOR HALL Meet with vendors who provide a wide-range of products & services that will immediately help your business thrive. We encourage you to shop from these exhibitors who are here to support small business. Thank you to our incredible exhibitors & sponsors for being Small Business Heroes!
THE MAIN STAGE Renowned speakers from around the Country pass on valuable knowledge to you and your business in our Featured Main Stage. It is free to attend The Main Stage Presentations. Refer to this Program for a complete Schedule.
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WORKSHOPS Expand your business skills with these educational seminars presented by leading business industry experts. All of our workshops are free to attend. Refer to this Program for a complete Schedule.
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THE SHOW FLOOR SPEED NETWORKING A Small Business Expo favorite, this is your chance to quickly meet many other Business Owners & Entrepreneurs. Each table has two participants and you have (3) minutes to talk, meet & greet. When the buzzer goes off, one person from each table moves to the next table where the next mini networking session begins for another (3) minutes. Speed Networking Sessions are free to attend. Refer to this Program for a complete Schedule. Upgrade to our GOLD BADGE in the Registration Area to get Priority Seating & Skip The Line!
BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE ™ This popular show destination is available for you to showcase your business cards, postcards & flyers and check out other products & services available to you. Advertisements are organized by our unique Get Dotted Color-Coded Industry Segments. Refer to the Cover of this Program for the Color Key by Industry.
BEER & BIZ HAPPY HOUR Enjoy complimentary beer during our exclusive Beer & Biz Happy Hour. This is a great way to end your busy day of networking and mix & mingle some more. Drinks are first come, first served. While supplies last. You must be 21+ years of age to consume alcohol.
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KEYNOTES ON THE MAIN STAGE Located at the rear of the Exhibitor Hall
10:45 AM
VIP Expert Panel: Break Through Your Biggest Challenges & Achieve Your Goals
11:30 AM
Gold Medal Principles For Winning In Business & Reaching Peak Performance
12:30 PM
Internet Marketing Master Class: Internet Rockstar Shares How To Make Money Online
1:30 PM
Top Business & Philanthropic Global Leaders
Josh Davis, 3 Time Olympic Gold Medal Champion
Austin Walsh, Internet Marketing Specialist
Secrets To Create Customer Loyalty For Life And WOW Your Customers Using Successful “Disney” Strategies
John Formica, Leader at Disney & Renowned Author
2:30 PM
Book Writing Master Class: How To Write Your Book & Get Paid As A Public Speaker
4:30 PM
Success Mastery Session: How to Build a Successful 7 Figure Business
Brian Nieves, Internationally Renowned Author & Speaker
Bill Walsh, Venture Capitalist & CEO, Titanium Sponsor
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